Council leader Grant Davey said the move will protect frontline services and help regenerate the county.

The following buildings and land have been sold to developers:

• Former Blyth fire station

• Prospect House in Hexham

• Allerburn House in Alnwick

• Animal Welfare Centre in Bedlington

• Broadway Circle Shops in Blyth

• St Michael’s Avenue Shops in New Hartley

• Land at Ingram Road in Bamburgh

Selling the assets is the latest phase of the council’s plan to generate more than £33m in capital income.

It comes as the local authority faces £58m Government cuts over the next four years.

It is not yet known which developers have bought the properties or what they plan to do with them.

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Last year, the council said it raised another £12m by selling buildings and land it no longer needs.

Coun Davey said: “Across Northumberland we are committed to making great places even better. Investing in our market towns is key to regenerating the county.

“When every penny counts, it makes no sense keeping on buildings and sites which we no longer need and which are in essence costing us money.

“Given the scale of the Government cuts we are facing - a further £58m over the next four years - the savings will protect frontline services and make it easier for residents to access key frontline services in their local area by providing them under one roof.”